Summary: Charismatic and
powerful Lyceum Wolves' Alpha, Tristan Livingston, is out for revenge
after a devastating attack on his pack. Not only did he survive a
building collapse, he orchestrated the rebuild of his chic,
state-of-the-art nightclub within a week. Determined to mete out
justice, he rescues a beautiful witness who may be the key to helping
him find the perpetrators.
Dr. Kalli Williams, dedicated
veterinarian, is hiding a secret that endangers not only her own life
but the lives of wolves across the country. After being tortured by a
savage vampire, she's reluctantly agrees to help the sexy Alpha in his
quest to identify suspects; ones who'd kill her on the spot if they knew
she existed. As Kalli places herself in the hands of the dominant wolf,
she soon finds she wants nothing more than to submit.
Tristan,
committed to ruling his pack as a lone wolf, is inexplicably drawn to
the mysterious and enticing woman, who seems more than human, but not
quite supernatural. As he discovers her secret, he teaches her the
meaning of trust, helping her learn how to be true to her nature. After
living a lifetime alone, will he succumb to the visceral need to claim
her, acknowledging the soul binding connection between an Alpha and his
mate? And will he prevail against the menacing enemy who threatens to
destroy Lyceum Wolves?
Warning: This book contains several erotic love scenes, including m/f/m menage, and is intended for adult readers only.
Review:
REVIEW WILL BE POSTED AFTER 12PM. About this Author:
Kym Grosso is the author of the erotic paranormal romance series, The Immortals of New Orleans. Both of her novels, Kade's Dark Embrace (Immortals of New Orleans, Book 1) and Luca's Magic Embrace (Immortals of New Orleans, Book 2), are currently available via Amazon, digitally and in print. Tristan's Lyceum Wolves is scheduled for release on April 1, 2013.
In addition to romance, Kym has written and published several articles about autism, and is passionate about autism advocacy. She writes autism articles on PsychologyToday.com and AutismInRealLife.com. She also is a contributing essay author in the new book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Raising Kids on the Spectrum. Kym lives with her husband, two children, dog, cat and guinea pig. Her hobbies include autism advocacy, reading, tennis, zumba, traveling and spending time with her husband and children. New Orleans, with its rich culture, history and unique cuisine, is one of her favorite places to visit. Also, she loves traveling just about anywhere that has a beach or snow covered mountains. On any given night, Kym can be found reading her Kindle, which is filled with hundreds of romances. Author Links:
Sexy
vampire, Luca Macquarie doesn't do love; especially not with humans. Yet, ever
since he rescued Samantha Irving, he can't deny the enigmatic attraction he's
developed for the alluring mortal woman. Concerned for her safety, he's
determined to bring Samantha back to her coven. His mission is to go find the
novice witch and bring her home, nothing more, nothing less; falling for her is
not supposed to be part of the plan.
Samantha
doesn't want to be a witch, yet that's exactly what she is. After failing to
elicit her magic, she escapes to the mountains in an attempt to resume a
semblance of her previous human life. When an arsonist torches her cabin,
Samantha's worst fears are realized. Aware that her life is on the line, she
reluctantly agrees to return to New Orleans with Luca.
In the
Big Easy, Samantha and Luca embark on a spellbinding journey, searching for a
mystical amulet that promises to release her obligation from an ancient, lethal
vampire who's been threatening her life. With cryptic clues and clandestine
allies, will Luca and Samantha destroy the dangerous amulet before others
acquire it, setting forth a chain of catastrophic consequences? And will Luca
give into his erotic desire for the witch who magically captures heart?
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EXCERPT:
"Yes,”
was the only word he heard in response to his proposal; Luca lost control.
Passionately and provocatively, he took her with a hungry urgency. It wasn’t
sweet. His mouth claimed hers, savagely taking what was his. The intoxicating
nectar of Samantha only made him kiss her more deeply. He wanted her in a way
that he’d never wanted any woman. Determined to possess every part of her body
and mind in the moment, he would claim her tonight. She’d be his forever.
Luca
tore his lips from hers. “Bedroom. Now,” he commanded. Leading her by her small
soft hand, he stopped her before they got to his bed.
“I
will have you tonight, Samantha. After tonight, you’ll never forget that you
are mine. And I will be yours.”
Samantha
silently nodded in response. She was ready to commit to this man, this vampire.
Luca was everything she’d ever wanted in a male: strong, loving, trustworthy,
and passionate. She knew in her heart that giving herself over to him was all
she desired now and for her future.
Luca
unraveled the belt on her robe, slid his fingers underneath the soft fabric and
slowly pushed it off Samantha, letting his hands glide from the smooth skin of
her shoulders to her hands. As the robe pooled at her feet, he gently took her
hands in his. She stood bare before his eyes. “You’re enticing, Samantha. I
cannot seem to get enough of you. So the question is, do you want to play with
me tonight? Be honest with me, darlin’, because I plan to take you to places
we’ve never been before.”
Samantha
felt womanly, exposed to Luca. She trusted him completely as he released her
hands and placed his on her waist. “Luca, please, hurry. I can’t seem to keep
my hands off of you.”
“Well,
I guess we’ll have to do something about that,” he smiled knowingly. “Turn
around, face the wall. Don’t move unless I tell you. It’s time for some fun.”
Without
question, she complied and waved her bottom at him, shooting him a sultry look
that said, ‘come and get me’.
Luca
loved how responsive she was under his direction. He didn’t ever bring women
into his home, and certainly engaging in a little light bdsm was something he
rarely did anymore. Yet he’d wanted to do this to her since the minute she’d
danced with him in the club. Luca slid his hands slowly up the sides of her
waist, under her arms, pushing them upward and placing the palms of her hands
against the wall. With the same precision, he glided his hands back down her
arms, waist, until finally, he reached her bottom.
“Samantha,
you are everything I’ve ever wanted in a woman; beautiful, smart.” She let out
a small moan; he rubbed his hard aching bulge against her. He wanted to fuck
her right now, but he wouldn’t dare. No, he planned to make her beg for mercy
as he slowly brought her to orgasm over and over.
Though
he was still fully clothed, she could feel his magnificent erection against her
bum. She wanted him in her now; she grew wet from the intense ache between her
legs. “Please, Luca.”
His
hands slid from her ass around to lie just beneath her sensitive bosom. She
moved slightly to urge him to cup her breasts. He smiled, smelling the
overwhelming scent of her desire, but he wanted to draw out the anticipation,
tease her with delight. “No, no, no, darlin’. Not tonight. You don’t get to
decide when or how the pleasure happens. You wanted to play, so play we shall,”
he whispered into her ear. Goosebumps ran over her skin in response to his hot
breath. “Tonight is about wanting what you can’t have until I give it to you.
It’s about me savoring every stroke of your flesh. The ultimate pleasure, tasting
you while you come, screaming my name. Now, do you want me to touch your lovely
breasts? Tell me, Samantha.”
Author Bio:
Luca’s Magic
Embrace is my second paranormal romance novel, which is the second novel in the
Immortals of New Orleans Series. I have also written and published several
articles about autism. I developed a late interest in writing after my son was
diagnosed with autism and I started advocating on his behalf. Three years ago,
I started my own website, www.AutismInRealLife.com and now blog and write
articles for PsychologyToday.com.
I live in
Pennsylvania with my husband, two children and our dog, Ace. My hobbies include
autism advocacy, reading, tennis, zumba and traveling. New Orleans is one of
our favorite places to visit with its rich culture and unique cuisine. But we
also love traveling just about anywhere that has a beach or snow covered
mountains. I love reading mysteries,
romances and about all things regarding vampires, werewolves and other
supernaturals.
Hi Everyone! I would like to thank A Bibliophiles Thoughts on Booksfor hosting me today on my virtual book tour for Luca’s Magic Embrace. I really appreciate the opportunity to stop
by and share a guest post with readers.
This post is about is about the popular trend of creating playlists for
novels. Whether we prefer the solitude of a quiet library, music playing or the
buzz of the city around us, everyone has a personal preference for how we like
to read our books. How do you like to
read your books? In silence? With music? Hope you enjoy my take on playlists for books.
My
personal hobbies are reading, listening to music, and silence. ~Edith Sitwell
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Book Playlists, a Novel Idea
Intrigued by the idea of a playlist, I matched
music with the scenes and storyline in my book.
When I finished creating the playlist, I was amazed at how naturally
music fits with books. Even though it is a subjective process and
therefore, subject to individual interpretation, music and books can be an
enhancement to the written word and the overall experience of reading a book.
When we read, we unconsciously engage our five senses, immersing
ourselves into another world. While it
is true that we deliberately use our eyes to read the words, we also automatically
visualize what is happening the book. We
see pictures in our head of the characters, locations, etc. And while we do not actually smell anything,
we connect the descriptions in the book with familiar smells from our own
memories. We can also conceptualize the
feel of textures, when described in detail.
For example, as we read “He ran his hands over her silky smooth skin,”
we think of touching something soft as silk, not rough or calloused.
When we read about sounds described in a book, like the beeping of a
horn, or a driving techno beat playing in a club, we can almost hear it in our
minds. In Luca’s Magic Embrace, there is
a scene where Luca and Samantha dance to Nina Simone’s, I Put a Spell on You,
where literally, there is music within my book.
Even with the scenes where there’s no music, the drama and action could
easily flow with a soundtrack.
So it does seem that music and books are synergistic. But what will readers do with the playlists? For some people, music can enhance the reading
experience. And for those who prefer to
read silence, the playlist can provide him/her with song ideas to listen to
before or after reading the book. While
a playlist is simply a collection of songs, it is yet another wonderful way to
engage the reader’s senses. The creation
of a playlist is a creative process that has potential to show readers an
author’s perspective on the book. But the
question remains: Will the playlist match
up with songs the readers think should go with the book? Maybe yes, maybe no. In either case, it is a fun process and
certainly worth a read and a listen.
So it is with great pleasure that I share my playlist for Luca’s Magic Embrace. Happy reading and listening!
Music is the universal language of mankind. ~Henry
Wadsworth Longfellow
Playlist
for Luca’s Magic Embrace:
·I Put a Spell on You
~Nina Simone
·Sing ~My Chemical
Romance
·Know Your Enemy ~Green
Day
·I Will Wait ~Mumford
& Sons
·Ho Hey ~The Lumineers
·Head Over Feet (Album
Version) ~Alanis Morissette
·Ain't No Other Man ~Christina
Aguilera
·Feeling Good ~Nina Simone
·Zydeco ~Queen Ida
& Her Zydeco Band
·Home ~Phillip Phillips
·Girl On Fire ~Alicia
Keys
·Feel This Moment ~Pitbull
featuring Christina Aguilera
I'd like to thank Roxanne @ Bewitching Book Tours for giving me this opportunity to participate in the KADE'S DARK EMBRACE Blog Tour. And I'd also like to welcome Kym Grosso to ABTB!
Kade's Dark Embrace
By Kym Grosso
After a series of girls are ritualistically murdered on the cold streets of Philadelphia, seasoned detective, Sydney Willows, is forced to work with sexy, alpha vampire, Kade Issacson. While working the case, Sydney finds herself inexplicably drawn to Kade, fighting the passion she feels towards him. Kade, determined to solve the case and mete out justice, is captivated by the independent, fiery detective. As he attempts to protect her from a very real murderer, Kade grows concerned that the beautiful, but very human detective, could easily end up dead should she tangle with supernatural forces that are beyond her control.
The investigation leads them into a dark and dangerous world, deep in the heart of New Orleans, where together, they search for the perpetrators of the Voodoo killings. Sydney soon becomes the target of the killer and ends up fighting for her life and love in the Big Easy. If she makes it out alive, will she give into the intoxicating desire she feels for Kade?
Book Trailer:
About this Author:
Kade's Dark Embrace is my debut paranormal romance novel. I have also written and published several articles about autism. I developed a late interest in writing after my son was diagnosed with autism and started advocating on his behalf. Three years ago, I started my own website, www.AutismInRealLife.com and now blog and write articles for PsychologyToday.com.
I live in Pennsylvania with my husband, two children and our dog, Ace. My hobbies include autism advocacy, reading, tennis, zumba and traveling. New Orleans is one of our favorite places to visit with its rich culture and unique cuisine. But we also love traveling just about anywhere that has a beach or snow covered mountains.
I love reading mysteries, romances and about all things vampires, werewolves and other supernaturals. I hope readers enjoy Kade's Dark Embrace. I have already started writing the next book in the series, about Luca, due out Fall 2012.
Hi Everyone! I would like to thank A Bibliophile's
Thoughts on Books for hosting me today on my
virtual book tour for Kade’s Dark Embrace. I really
appreciate the opportunity to stop by and share a
guest post with readers. This post is about is about
locations for novels. What locations do you prefer
to read about in books? Snow covered mountains?
Beaches? Urban settings? Exotic, faraway
countries? Familiar locals? Whatever your
preference, I do hope you enjoy my take on
locations in books.
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do.
So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails.
Explore. Dream. Discover.” ~Mark Twain
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Location, Location, Location
Reading a book can take us away to a faraway country or to Mom & Pop’s hometown diner. One minute we can be reading about a bustling urban street and then in the next chapter, we are reading about horses in the fields of Kentucky. Some locations we may know like the back of our hand. But other locations, we visualize the setting through the author’s eyes. As a reader, one of my favorite things about reading is being able to learn about a new place; one filled with its own distinct characteristics. And interestingly enough, that is also what I love about traveling.
As a traveler, my favorite thing to do when I go on vacation is to learn about the local culture, arts and cuisine. From a visiting a haunted plantation and eating jerk chicken in Jamaica to touring a Voodoo museum and eating beignets in New Orleans, our senses are teased and tickled along our journey. As an author, I try my very best to describe those extraordinary smells, tastes, sounds and sights for the reader. From the urban streets of Philadelphia to New Orleans, each city celebrates its own uniqueness.
While writing can certainly conjure up imaginative descriptions, researching locations can help to bring a hint of reality to fictional novels. Weaving historical facts and pictures into our stories brings readers a step closer to experiencing a place they may have never traveled. Likewise, they can bring a different perspective to a location that we may not have considered.
Between Philadelphia and New Orleans, both cities are rich in history and culture; each with its own tastes, sounds and sights. As much as I’d love to bring readers a hot, sugary beignet or a Philly cheesesteak, the only way to share this experience is through the words of my book. Or in this case, through photographs. I hope you enjoy a few personal photos of the locations within Kade’s Dark Embrace.
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